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Guy Benson is Townhall.com's Political Editor. Follow him on Twitter @guypbenson. A Fox News contributor, Benson is co-author of the book, End of Discussion: How the Left's Outrage Industry Shuts Down Debate, Manipulates Voters, and Makes America Less Free (and Fun).

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Farewell, Townhall
News

Farewell, Townhall

Flashback: Barack Obama on Shutdowns, Then and Now
Barack Obama

Flashback: Barack Obama on Shutdowns, Then and Now

Stop the Gaslighting About America's Left-Wing Political Violence Problem
Gun Violence

Stop the Gaslighting About America's Left-Wing Political Violence Problem

The Des Moines Superintendent of Schools, Detained As an Illegal Immigrant, Is Not a 'Victim'
Illegal Immigration

The Des Moines Superintendent of Schools, Detained As an Illegal Immigrant, Is Not a 'Victim'

Britain's Two-Tier Policing and Enforcement Regime Is Outrageous and Undeniable
Free Speech

Britain's Two-Tier Policing and Enforcement Regime Is Outrageous and Undeniable

Democrats' Gubernatorial Nominee in New Jersey Smears Charlie Kirk VIP
Charlie Kirk

Democrats' Gubernatorial Nominee in New Jersey Smears Charlie Kirk

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Kamala Harris Admits Bigotry Was a Factor in Her Selection of a Running Mate
Josh Shapiro

Kamala Harris Admits Bigotry Was a Factor in Her Selection of a Running Mate

Reports: 'Globalize the Intifada' Strikes Inside America. Again.
Antisemitism

Reports: 'Globalize the Intifada' Strikes Inside America. Again.

America's Left-Wing Violence Epidemic Continues
Charlie Kirk

America's Left-Wing Violence Epidemic Continues

Letitia James: Convicting Me for My Alleged Mortgage Fraud Will Be Tough Because...
Crime

Letitia James: Convicting Me for My Alleged Mortgage Fraud Will Be Tough Because...

On the Jimmy Kimmel 'Cancellation'
Jimmy Kimmel

On the Jimmy Kimmel 'Cancellation'

Remember the First Man They Arrested After Charlie Kirk Was Shot? New Details About Him Are Disturbing.
Charlie Kirk

Remember the First Man They Arrested After Charlie Kirk Was Shot? New Details About Him Are Disturbing.

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Let's Be Clear: Yes, the Monster Who Murdered Charlie Kirk Is a Leftist
Charlie Kirk

Let's Be Clear: Yes, the Monster Who Murdered Charlie Kirk Is a Leftist

Should the Ghouls Publicly Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Assassination Lose Their Jobs?
Charlie Kirk

Should the Ghouls Publicly Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Assassination Lose Their Jobs?

Stacey Abrams, Shameless Liar
Georgia

Stacey Abrams, Shameless Liar

Zohran Mamdani: How Dare My Critics Attack Me for Things I've Said
Crime

Zohran Mamdani: How Dare My Critics Attack Me for Things I've Said

Another Day, Another Crime Outrage in Chicago
Chicago

Another Day, Another Crime Outrage in Chicago

A Democratic Mayor's Disgraceful Reaction to an Avoidable Murder in Her City
Crime

A Democratic Mayor's Disgraceful Reaction to an Avoidable Murder in Her City

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It's Been an Ugly Week for Failed Democratic VP Nominees Named Tim
Tim Kaine

It's Been an Ugly Week for Failed Democratic VP Nominees Named Tim

Media's Latest Deportation Sob Story Includes Some Breathtaking Details VIP
Illegal Immigration

Media's Latest Deportation Sob Story Includes Some Breathtaking Details

A Chicago Democrat's Deranged Explanation for His City's Violent Weekend
Chicago

A Chicago Democrat's Deranged Explanation for His City's Violent Weekend

Another Senate Democrat Cozies Up to Criminal Illegal Immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Illegal Immigration

Another Senate Democrat Cozies Up to Criminal Illegal Immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Three Quick Questions About Some Alleged Trump 'Abuses of Power'
Donald Trump

Three Quick Questions About Some Alleged Trump 'Abuses of Power'

Well, Well, Well: Another Pro-Hamas Bigot Says the Quiet Part Out Loud
Antisemitism

Well, Well, Well: Another Pro-Hamas Bigot Says the Quiet Part Out Loud

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NYT: Another New 'Nightmare Scenario' Is Unfolding for Democrats
Democrat Party

NYT: Another New 'Nightmare Scenario' Is Unfolding for Democrats

So Long, Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Chris Van Hollen

So Long, Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Are Democrats Really Sure They Want to Escalate the Redistricting Wars?
California

Are Democrats Really Sure They Want to Escalate the Redistricting Wars?

Stay the Hell Away From Our Dogs, Radical Environmentalists
Green Energy

Stay the Hell Away From Our Dogs, Radical Environmentalists

Hmm: Are We Seeing Some Movement in Virginia and New Jersey's Upcoming Governor Elections? VIP
Abigail Spanberger

Hmm: Are We Seeing Some Movement in Virginia and New Jersey's Upcoming Governor Elections?

Insane: New Scandal Updates Emerge From Notorious Northern Virginia School Districts
Education

Insane: New Scandal Updates Emerge From Notorious Northern Virginia School Districts

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Surprise: Here's What the D.C. Police Union Announced About Crime Trends Since Trump's Crackdown
Crime

Surprise: Here's What the D.C. Police Union Announced About Crime Trends Since Trump's Crackdown

Must Watch: Pay Attention to What Islamists in the West Are Saying Out Loud
Hamas

Must Watch: Pay Attention to What Islamists in the West Are Saying Out Loud

Carville: Dems Need to Add New Blue States and Pack the Supreme Court to 'Save Democracy'
Democrat Party

Carville: Dems Need to Add New Blue States and Pack the Supreme Court to 'Save Democracy'

Trump Wrote a Letter to a Grieving Mother. She Then Pointed Out Who Had Not Contacted Her.
Crime

Trump Wrote a Letter to a Grieving Mother. She Then Pointed Out Who Had Not Contacted Her.

Warren: Mamdani's Agenda Is Our Party's Message, You Know
2026 Elections

Warren: Mamdani's Agenda Is Our Party's Message, You Know

Yes, Blame the Hamas Death Cult for Every Single Ounce of Suffering in Gaza
Gaza

Yes, Blame the Hamas Death Cult for Every Single Ounce of Suffering in Gaza

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President Trump Is Passing a Moral Litmus Test That Many Others Are Failing
Donald Trump

President Trump Is Passing a Moral Litmus Test That Many Others Are Failing

Unburdened by What Has Been
2026 Elections

Unburdened by What Has Been

Fail: New Polls Show the Left's Pro-Illegal Immigration Agitation Isn't Working
Donald Trump

Fail: New Polls Show the Left's Pro-Illegal Immigration Agitation Isn't Working

The Outrageous, Consequential Redistricting Scandal No One Is Talking About
2026 Elections

The Outrageous, Consequential Redistricting Scandal No One Is Talking About

Mamdani's Hypocrisy and Opulence Are Perfectly On-Brand for Communist Elites
New York

Mamdani's Hypocrisy and Opulence Are Perfectly On-Brand for Communist Elites

Do Republicans Have a Decent Shot at Defying History in the Midterms?
2026 Elections

Do Republicans Have a Decent Shot at Defying History in the Midterms?

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The Sick Jihad Against the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation
Hamas

The Sick Jihad Against the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Did You See This Major Update on Trump's Strikes Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities?
Donald Trump

Did You See This Major Update on Trump's Strikes Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities?

Is Texas Ready for Beto 4.0?
2026 Elections

Is Texas Ready for Beto 4.0?

Mamdani: What's the Point of Having Prisons?
Crime

Mamdani: What's the Point of Having Prisons?

Did Justice Jackson Miss Her True Calling?
Supreme Court

Did Justice Jackson Miss Her True Calling?

Hey, Chuck, This You?
Antisemitism

Hey, Chuck, This You?

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Essential: GOP Going on Offense Over 'Big Beautiful' New Law, Unanimously Opposed by Democrats
2026 Elections

Essential: GOP Going on Offense Over 'Big Beautiful' New Law, Unanimously Opposed by Democrats

Does Zohran Mamdani Agree With His Father on Suicide Bombings?
New York

Does Zohran Mamdani Agree With His Father on Suicide Bombings?